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Knackwurst vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Knackwurst and Turkey meat

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Turkey meat is 43% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 9 times more Sodium than Turkey meat. Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, while Turkey meat contains 103mg.

Food types used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
1
:
9
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Selenium +120.7%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Selenium +120.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
5
:
6
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin E +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Knackwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.4%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Fats +274.8%
Contains more Carbs +5233.3%
Contains more Other +462.5%
Contains more Protein +157.2%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Knackwurst
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +274.8%
Contains more Carbs +5233.3%
Contains more Other +462.5%
Contains more Protein +157.2%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Turkey meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0.06g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 27.7g 7.39g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0.06g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 189kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 0.66mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 98mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 199mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 930mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 1.66mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.021mg 0.014mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.07mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 15IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.4µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.045mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 2µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 1.02µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.432mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.874mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.01mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.276mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.639mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.314mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 60mg 109mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.101g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 2.647g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.119g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Knackwurst
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 827mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.